Madison Reporter

Rep. Mark Pocan, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Wisconsin’s 2nd district, has recently taken to social media to address several pressing issues. His tweets cover topics ranging from financial accountability in corporate America to healthcare enrollment challenges and his growing online presence.

On November 21, 2024, Rep. Pocan highlighted legislative efforts aimed at holding financial firms accountable with the introduction of the Stop Wall Street Looting Act. He posed a question to his colleagues: "The Stop Wall Street Looting Act will finally hold these predatory firms accountable and protect workers from being plundered by corporate greed. Will my colleagues on the other side of the aisle join us in standing up for working people?"

On November 22, 2024, Rep. Pocan addressed concerns regarding healthcare during the open enrollment period. He pointed out that large insurance companies are engaging in significant marketing campaigns promoting Medicare Advantage plans, which he suggests mislead patients towards for-profit options. He urged readers to explore more through an op-ed co-authored with Wendell Potter: "As Americans go through the 'open enrollment' period for health care, Big Insurance is running a massive marketing campaign to misdirect patients toward for-profit insurance plans called 'Medicare Advantage.' Read my op-ed with @wendellpotter below."

Later that day, Rep. Pocan celebrated reaching a milestone on BlueSky, an emerging social media platform where he gained a substantial following within a week: "One week in and we already have 10,000 followers on BlueSky! Join us at https://t.co/Emx3CG8uKz"